Growing the Food We Eat-Benefits of Neighborhood Gardening
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Background: Not enough people in the United States eat fruits and vegetables. The United States Department of Alimentation (USDA) indicates that 90% of the population in the country fell behind in eating the recommended vegetables and 80% in the recommended fruits according to the dietary guidelines for Americans. Living close to green areas can be a benefit for anyone to understanding that there are certain opportunities out there that can allow people to stay healthy, safe, and save some money at the same time. This study aims to understand the perspective of Homeowners Associations (HOA), and those involved with neighborhood gardening within the city limits of Overland Park in Johnson County. Methods: Collection of HOAs answers throughout univariate analysis using a survey to obtain information about specific regulations or policies of the implementation of neighborhood gardening in neighborhoods in the City of Overland Park, mapping potential locations that have HOAs and places where the neighborhood gardening can become a big alternative for unused spaces. Results: The majority of HOAs reported that community gardens are allowed (N= 6, 85. 71 %), while (N= 1, 14.29 %) did not allowed it. Written guidelines or restrictions in the HOAs neighborhood, (N=4, 100%) said no. Front yard or backyard to use for food gardening. would allow front and backyard (N=3, 75%), participants responded only backyard (N=1,25%). The participants that would be willing to share information about their regulations for the use of the neighborhood space (N= 3, 75%), and some participants did not want to share information (N=1, 25%). Share education and awareness about growing food in their neighborhood using social media (N=3, 75%) said yes, and (N=1, 25%) said no.